Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live

About this hotel

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live is a luxurious and sophisticated beachfront resort nestled amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, occupying a gorgeous stretch of coast with two coves of fine golden sand. This resort is especially popular with honeymooners.

The resort features 204 rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows, many offering private pools and sea views. Each accommodation is thoughtfully designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colors, and designer furniture, and equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite/cable programming, a safe, minibar, and coffee/tea making facilities. Private bathrooms include a bathtub, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers, with some featuring separate showers and rainfall showerheads. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout.

Guests can indulge in a diverse culinary experience at the resort's 5 restaurants and multiple bars. Amirandes Main Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean and international cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Other dining options include international gourmet dishes at Lago Di Candia Restaurant and Italian specialties at the uniquely decorated Minotaur restaurant, adorned with Picasso ceramics. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:15 AM to 11:00 AM. Guests can also enjoy refreshing drinks at the poolside, lagoon, and beachside bars, or opt for 24-hour room service. Half board and all-inclusive options are available, including children's menus and selected alcoholic beverages.

For recreation and wellness, the resort boasts an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children's pool, and a full-service spa center with an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness equipment. The Elixir Alchemy Spa offers a range of facial and body treatments using organic Cretan herbs. Sports facilities include 3 floodlit tennis courts, a 5x5 football court, table tennis, darts, basketball, beach volleyball, aerobics, yoga, and pilates. Water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, and speedboat rides are available at the private beach. A golf course is located approximately 10 km away. Bicycle rental and guided bike tours are also offered.

Families are well catered for with a kids' club for children aged 4-12, a playground, and dedicated children's pools. Babysitting services are available for a surcharge, and a teenage club operates from June to September.

Additional amenities include free self-parking, concierge services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and express check-in/check-out. An airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge. The resort also provides extensive meeting and banquet facilities, including 6 meeting rooms and 615 square meters (6620 square feet) of conference space, as well as a mini-market and various shops. Laundry and ironing services are available for a fee. The staff speaks English, German, French, Russian, and Greek.

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live is conveniently located approximately 16.7 km from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER). Heraklion City and Port are about 20.9 km away, and the archaeological site of Knossos Palace is approximately 22.5 km away. The resort is about 10 km from Hersonissos and 2 km from Gouves. Nearby attractions include Convention Centre Creta Maris and Port of Hersonissos (both within a 10-minute drive), Acqua Plus Water Park (9.3 km), and Crete Golf Club (10 km).

Please note that some facilities, including one dining venue, one swimming pool, and the beach, are closed seasonally from January 1 to April 5. The outdoor pool and pool bar operate from April to October.

Facilities & services

• AV EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
• ON-SITE BEACH
• SWIMMING POOL- OUTDOOR
• SWIMMING POOL - INDOOR
• KIDS POOL
• 24 HOUR CHECK IN
• SPA
• CONFERENCE ROOMS
• STEAM ROOM
• JACUZZI
• TENNIS COURTS
• AIR CONDITIONING
• WATER SPORTS
• SCUBA DIVING
• AIRPORT SHUTTLE
• KIDS PLAY GROUND
• AIRPORT SHUTTLE (EXTRA CHARGE)
• KIDS CLUB
• ARCADE / GAME ROOM
• ATM MACHINE
• BABY SAFETY GATES
• BABY SITTING
• POST/COURIER SERVICES
• BABYSITTING SERVICES
• BANQUET HALL
• BAR
• BEACH SUN LOUNGERS
• BEACH UMBRELLAS
• BEAUTY SALON
• BICYCLE RENTALS
• BOARD GAMES/PUZZLES
• BODY TREATMENTS
• MEETING ROOMS
• BREAKFAST IN THE ROOM
• BREAKFAST TAKEAWAY CONTAINERS
• BUFFET BREAKFAST
• CANOEING
• CAR PARKING - ONSITE FREE
• CAR PARKING - ONSITE PAID
• CAR RENTAL DESK

Getting there & nearby

• AirportHeraklion International Airport17 km / 20 min

Hotel information

Name

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live

Address

Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou 12, Gournes 711 10, Greece 270 50

Destination

Crete, Greece

Star rating

5-star

Check-in

15:00

Check-out

11:00

Minimum check-in age

18+

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